Avatar: Lingering Tensions

Chapter 18: Remnant Reborn Part 1

Ozai sits in a private officer's quarters within his battlecruiser. Major Alev, Captain Ronin, 1st Lieutenant Kedo, and a couple of other officers sit in the room. Ozai holds his hands together as he makes a power gesture and looks down at his desk as he reads his battle plans. Alev: "So Ozai? What is our next move?"

Ozai inhales before he speaks closing his eyes as he looks to display confidence. The former monarch opens his eyes and speaks, "Katara is now under our control and we are well past the borders of the Water Tribe." Ozai briefly pauses as he devises his next statement.

Ozai: "Our enemies in the Water Tribe will be working effortlessly to discover our location and what happened to her. There are several locations that are still protected by the Remnant. Most are in the fringes of the Fire Nation, but some are within the more remote areas of the Earth Kingdom. We will use the less patrolled Earth Kingdom routes to get to our destination. Our area of interest is Kecca Island, it is located at the far northern most edges of the Fire Nation islands, I want Katara sent there and our ship can stay docked."

Kedo: "But sir, why Kecca? Wouldn't it be easier to stay near one of the Earth Kingdom regions or Fire Nation islands bordering the Earth Kingdom?"

Ozai: "We will go to Kecca because it has something other places don't, history."

An officer jokes, "Everywhere has history."

Ozai snarls, "But not A RELEVANT HISTORY! I seek the history of our people, a land where Fire Nation priests once consulted a specific group of spirits that could debate deals and stipulations."

The officer asks, "What kind of stipulations?"

Ozai answers, "All will be revealed in time. Until then, get this ship going as fast as it can. I will not allow anyone to be lax at this moment. But when we get to Kecca, I want to see the girl personally. Then, we prepare our next attack. One that will demand the attention of our enemies and from there I will set the terms on my time! If we wait for our enemies to suspect us, they may move faster than we could hope."

A young male major that is eighteen slams the desk, "Very well sir! But when you are looking to attack the enemy, I want to make a special statement! Special request that I lead a daring charge when it is time for your grand attack!"

Ozai looks at the other officers, "Who is this kid?"

Young major: "I am Taku!" Taku has black spikey hair, pale skin, light gold eyes, a pointy nose, small ears, a thin mustache, and small lips.

Ozai: "Well Taku, your time will come, be patient. And Alev, you have been a great asset to our nation, since your friend Hakon died how would you like to be promoted to the rank of colonel?"

Alev's eyes widen, "Colonel, well sir that is an honor."

Ozai calps, "Excellent but we don't have time to celebrate, not until after our victory. So get back to work everyone and do not disturb me until we reach Kecca unless you have some VERY IMPORTANT NEWS! If you are unsure you would be better to not approach me at all." The officers scramble out of the room.

Seconds later Ozai turns his head left and sees Sozin sitting across him. Ozai: "Oh it's you."

Sozin: "You don't seem pleased to see your grandfather."

Ozai: "It's not that I'm unpleased to see you, but I prefer to have my private time alone."

Sozin: "Well you need the help. You are a great warrior, but your strategy was never like your brother's."

Ozai points at Sozin, "Don't..."

Sozin: "Or even your daughter's."

Ozai punches the table, "I said DON'T."